Photo: Sharon Hahn Darlin · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Marysville is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns
Marysville trails California on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Marysville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marysville
COPD, stroke and depression run high in Marysville
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 5.1% across California. 1 in 25 adults have had a stroke (4%), vs 3.1% across California. Depression is also above the state: 25.7%, vs 20.1% across California. In all, Marysville runs above California on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Marysville
54.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 16.2% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Marysville
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24%), vs 17.9% across California. Utility shut-off threats (11.2% vs 7.3%) and no reliable transportation (13.3% vs 9.3%) are higher too. 25.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Marysville is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Marysville is healthier than 26%. Against the 7,859 towns with similar household incomes ($42K–$71K), it’s healthier than 47%. Health Grade ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the California figure falls outside Marysville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Marysville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Marysville is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns, #680 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 72% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 4%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Marysville’s median household income is $56,430; among the 7,859 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$71K), it’s healthier than 47%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Marysville adults…
Marysville runs above CA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Marysville residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Marysville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25.4% of Marysville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Care in and near Marysville
1 hospital and 2 community health centers in Marysville, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Marysville; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
5.3 miles of trails across 13 parks and preserves
How Marysville adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Marysville runs above California.
4 in 10 Marysville adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Marysville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville | C | 32.9% | 12.3% | 16.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Marysville adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Marysville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Marysville is better than California on 0 and worse on 17; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Marysville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Marysville | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27%24–30.4 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%15–18.9 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.2%19–23.6 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.9%26–40.3 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.3%10.8–14.1 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.9%29.3–36.8 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34%30.1–38 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.5%21.8–27.4 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%10–12.7 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.9%6.2–7.6 | 6.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.3–7.7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.1%7.2–9.1 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.6–4.3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.2%13.4–19.3 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.5%14.4–19.1 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.3%24–33.2 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%13.6–19.4 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.8%29.2–42.7 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.9%10.1–13.8 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 70%65.8–73.9 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.1%50.4–57.8 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.8%78.6–82.8 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.9%66.9–72.7 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.1%50.6–61.4 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.4%61.7–78.1 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.7%22.2–29.6 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 37.4%32.1–43.2 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.2%24.3–32.3 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24%20.9–27.2 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19%16.5–21.5 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.2%9.8–12.8 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.3%11.7–14.8 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 25.4%22.4–28.6 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.6%33.2–42.3 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.4%15.4–19.7 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.8%17.7–22.1 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.6–8.3 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.5%6.8–8.2 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.8%10.6–13.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%5–6 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the California figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Marysville
Is Marysville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Marysville is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #680 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 47%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Marysville?
CDC estimates 32.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 26% and 40.3%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Marysville?
Adventist Health and Rideout in Marysville, 1.1 miles in a straight line from Marysville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Marysville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.1–13.8%), against 10.6% across California.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Marysville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Marysville.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The California figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.